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YK12 GRN

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,236 mi
Last recorded69,236 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GRN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,236 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 69,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 65,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,222 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,638 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,444 miles

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 49,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,455 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,168 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,990 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,542 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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YK12 GRN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK12 GRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK12 GRN registered?

YK12 GRN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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